For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,699 students in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public preschools in Boise Bench are Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Owyhee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Targee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3615 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5620
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Owyhee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Pasadena Drive
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 South Pond Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5080
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 South Owyhee Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6580
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Latah Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-5260
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise, ID include Hawthorne Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Owyhee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise?
6 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise?
the neighborhood of Boise Bench, Boise public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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